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AUCT expects to have good news soon. It expects 2H16 to be growth and expects 3Q16 to recovery due to car bidding is recovery; It had bid for a 30k car in 1H16. (Thun Hoon, 05/09/16)

BAFS

BAFS expects 2016 revenue and profit to record a new high, as volume increases with the number of flights. It expects 2H16 to grow due to high season. (Kao Hoon, 05/09/16)

Comment: And with the continued expansion of the Airport this company is sitting pretty

DEMCO

DEMCO expects its business to pass bottom after the budget for repairing Huay Bong 2-3 has been settled. It expects 2H16 to be in the black. It is confident that 2016 revenue will reach its target of Bt6bn, growth of 10-15%, supported by more than Bt6.4bn in backlog waiting to be booked. (Kao Hoon, 05/09/16)

Comment: Should this issue pass, then the last issue will be with WEH potential IPO – if/when that will occur

DSGT

DSGT expects 2016 revenue to be better than 2015’s revenue of Bt7.5bn, backed by customer expansion and expansion in Thailand and abroad. It plans to launch a big campaign to stimulate sales. (Thun Hoon, 05/09/16)

Comment: Just out at lunch time was the news that a PE firm has bid for THB 5.00/share for all of DSGT

ECF

ECF expects 2016 revenue growth 12-15% due to furniture business is recovery. It plans to negotiate with partner to invest in power plant in Thailand and abroad which expects to conclude in 3Q16. Recently, It signed MOU with AF to do a factoring loan to members and supplier. (Kao Hoon, 05/09/1 6)

EGCO

EGCO expects 2016 operating profit to exceed Bt8bn, growth of over 5%, after reporting operating profit of Bt4.3bn in 1H16. It continues to expand electricity business in Thailand and abroad and expects capacity to reach 5,000MW by 2019. (Kao Hoon , 05/09/16)

KTB

KTB rejigs loan price formula. Krungthai Bank (KTB), the country’s largest state-owned bank by assets, has revised its pricing formula for government and state enterprise loans to be more competitive after significant falls over the past few years. (Bangkok Post, 05/09/16)

AAV expects 2Q16 growth to double to profit of over Bt400mn supported by more passengers. It expects Chinese tourists continue strong in 2H16 due to high season. (Thun Hoon, 04/08/16)

Comment: And lower oil prices

BCPG

BCPG poised for major ‘green’ power expansion – BCPG, a green-power subsidiary of Bangchak Petroleum, has set a target of achieving 1,000 megawatts of installed capacity by 2020, as part of its business expansion after going public. (The Nation, 04/08/16)

Comment: Not sure on the timeline for this IPO but its apparently going to happen this year.

ECF

ECF plans to do a warehouse business in ASEAN. It has received more orders from a Japanese customer that it expects will bring in revenue of Bt12-15mn each month. It expects 2H16 earnings to be good supported by high season and is confident that revenue will achieve its target growth of 12-15%. (Thun Hoon, 04/08/16)

FSMART

FSMART expects 2Q16 earnings to be a new high with profit of Bt96.40mn or growth of 44.70%. It expects net profit to continue to rise to new highs in future quarters as it adds more online top-up machines. It expects 2016 profit at Bt379mn, up 39.50%. (Kao Hoon, 04/08/16)

Comment: Yet again this company continues to grow and grow, naturally in the next 2 years the rate of growth will begin to decline as the absolute number of machines added have a smaller impact

IFS

IFS reported 2Q16 net profit of Bt34.39mn, up 21% YoY due to lower provisions and a rise in NIM to 8%. It is confident that growth in factoring in 2016 will reach 15-20% from Bt26bn last year. (Thun Hoon, 04/08/16)

IVL plans to cooperate with Dhunseri, expects this to expand its PET market in India. It expects a decision to be finalized by 2016. It expects 2016 outlook to be good after its capacity reaches 9mn tons. It expects significant growth in 2016 net profit and revenue. (Thun Hoon, 16/06/16)

Comment: I’m looking forward to seeing what else they put in their 2Q16 numbers

LPN

LPN expects 2Q16 earnings to mark a record high. It expects 2H16 earnings to be better than 1H16 aided by Bt5bn in transfers and Bt5.8bn backlog. It expects 2016 sales to reach Bt17.6bn. It plans to launch 10-12 projects this year. (Khao Hoon, 16/06/16)

Comment: Well if 2Q is indeed the high, then it should be near THB 6 bn in revenues, otherwise they will have a tough time at matching last years revenue numbers

PYLON

PYLON got a Bt150mn foundation project, expects to sign the contract soon. This raises its backlog to Bt750mn. It plans to take part in Bt2bn bids. It expects 2016 revenue to reach Bt1.2bn as targeted, backed by transfers. (Thun Hoon, 16/06/16)

SCN

SCN expects 2016 revenue to grow 40% thanks to higher demand for NGV. It is budgeting Bt1bn for business expansion. It expects a 5MW cooperative solar farm to start up by the end of this year. (Khao Hoon, 16/06/16)

CBG is confident that sales in 2Q16 WILL continue to grow supported by expansion in domestic and export markets. It plans to do marketing in Europe after being chosen as a sponsor for Chelsea Football Club. It expects 2016 sales to grow 15-20% and gross margin to reach 40%. (Thun Hoon, 1/6/16)

CWT

CWT expects 2016 revenue to reach Bt1.6bn. It expects to increase seat factory capacity in Cambodia. It expects 2019 production to increase to 1 million cars from capacity of 6,000 cars per month. It plans to invest in power plant and expects to clarity in 3Q16. (Thun Hoon, 1/6/16)

IEC

IEC spent Bt100mn to buy 25% of SK1 power plant. After the transaction it will hold 100%. It expects ROI of 13.12% per year. (Kao Hoon, 1/6/16)

Comment: Well ok, they will have to raise more capital to achieve their dreams

J

J expects revenue and profit to be a new high. It has budgeted Bt1bn to expand branches, acquire a business and buy land for development. (Kao Hoon, 1/6/16)

Comment: Similar business model to SF, in the end its a sqm leasing game.

BWG
BWG expects to win numerous waste disposal contracts after Department of Industrial Works vows to tighten its pollution control enforcement. Its 500MW PPA is expected to be finalized by 1Q16, leading to income turnaround going forward. BWG also plans to list its subsidiary, the Earth-Tech Environment co., ltd. (Thun Hoon, 21/01/16)Comment: It’s quite interesting to see BWG’s turnaround over the past few quarters, from what was one poorly managed company they’ve somehow transitioned well to the waste to energy and waste disposal businesses (which are incredibly hard to break into…)

FORTH
FORTH expects a big earnings jump in 2015 from Bt337mn the previous year, backed by numerous orders and its subsidiary. Bt900mn has been earmarked for an investment in Top Up machine which will be deployed at home and abroad. It plans to increase backlog from the current level of Bt300mn. (Thun Hoon, 21/01/16)Comment: Again the real value in FORTH is FSMART

FSMART
FSMART plans to partner with KBANK to provide money transfer service via Boon Term Top Up machine. It sets Bt600mn investment budget for the deployment of 25,000 additional Top Up machines this year, after installed 65,000 machines last year. It expects revenue and net profit to hit new high in 2015, followed by 30% growth in 2016. (Thun Hoon, 21/01/16)Comment: They are continually finding more and more ways to add more value to their top-up machines, just a wonderful business model.

GUNKUL
GUNKUL expects 2016 revenue of Bt6bn (25% growth) aided by 143MW power plant. It plans to kick start 1Q16 with additional 10MW. Company believes it has enough capital to expand its investment as planned. (Thun Hoon, 21/01/16)Comment: So for now it looks like all of the capital increases are done.

ICHI
ICHI targets 2016 revenue of Bt7.5bn on the back of cost control, market expansion, launching more marketing campaign and new products. 2015 revenue is a miss, registered only Bt6.4bn due to market slow down and increasing competition. (Khao Hoon, 21/01/16)Comment: They have “missed” a lot since their ipo…

ATP30
ATP30 has three new customers. It will supply 30 cars that will contribute revenue from the beginning of 2016. It reported 3Q15 net profit of Bt2mn. 9M15 revenue grew 14.81%. It is confident 2015 revenue will reach Bt270mn (+15%). (Khao Hoon, 17/11/15)

CHOW
CHOW reported 3Q15 net profit of Bt36.27mn backed by implementing cost control, revenue from power business and FX gain. (Thun Hoon, 17/11/15)Comment: We do wonder at what point will CHOW begin to recognise its expansion into Japan

COL
COL expects 2016 revenue to grow 15% from Bt10bn this year. It plans to switch online sales to market place. It has budgeted Bt1bn to broaden its market at home and abroad. (Khao Hoon, 17/11/15)Comment: A switch from online sales to market place? Wait isn’t this an ecommerce business? I have often thought aloud that for this company to be the equivalent of, say, Amazon, a change in management and mind set would be needed.

AJD expanding business to online top up machines. It has a three-month target to sell 20,000 machines with sale of 70,000 machines next year. The setup of a JV with YTO Express at Alibaba will finish this month. (Kao Hoon, 15/9/15)

Comment: So they’ll try and compete with FSMART, quite curious to see if AJD can really pull this off, we have major doubts.

AMATA

AMATA expects good news from successful in sell land to Chinese customer. It will book revenue in 3Q15 and realize gain in 4Q15. This will support revenue to hit target even though it sold only 408 rai in 1H15. (Thun Hoon, 15/9/15)

Comment: AMATA vietnam is the last driver left for this stock price

ANAN

ANAN increased revenue target to Bt26.5bn from Bt25.5bn after booking revenue of Bt17bn in the first eight months of 2015. It is confident that revenue will reach the target supported by its backlog Bt34.3bn. It will book revenue in 2H15 of Bt5.7bn. (Kao Hoon, 15/9/15)

Comment: Backlog target, not revenue target

HPT

HPT expects 2015 revenue to be unchanged from 2014, missing its target growth of 10% because it had to shut for furnace maintenance. The new furnace will ready to operate in 4Q15, supporting revenue growth of 20%. It plans to find a new customer at Australia Fair on September 18, 2015. (Kao Hoon, 15/9/15)

ESSO
ESSO expects 2015 performance to be the best in three years after net profit reached Bt3bn in 1H15 thanks to higher refinery margin and stock gain. It plans to eliminate Bt7bn in retained losses within 1-2 years and expects to pay a dividend. (Thun Hoon, 03/09/15)Comment: What crack has this reporter been smoking? Yes 2Q15 was decent @ THB 3bn profits because of the inventory gain, however the company has lost some THB 12 bn in the past 3 years (’12-’14)

GPSC
GPSC has signed contract with Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co.,Ltd., Tohoku Branch (SMCC) to invest in a 20.8MW solar power plant. It expects this to start up by 2017. (Thun Hoon, 03/09/15)

KGI
KGI expects 2H15 revenue to be better than 1H15 on the back of increasing in and IB deals. (Thun Hoon, 03/09/15)Comment: KGI has always been a rather interesting investment in during 4Q-1Q every year because of its dividend, just have a look at the historical share price performance

AJD
AJD and CTH plan to sell set-top boxes for Premier League football. They target Bt338mn in sales (200,000 set top boxes) within one year. It expects membership fees to drive revenue growth to 50%. (Khao Hoon, 18/08/15)Comment: CTH desperately needs to find a way to make money from its PL licenses, they are still massively in the red, a rather rare miscalculation by the man behind it.

AKR
AKR expects 3Q15 earnings to be better than 3Q14’s Bt34.3mn backed by numerous orders. It expects to bid for Bt1.5-2bn in MEA and PEA jobs. It expects 2016 revenue to surge. It plans to invest in alternative energy which is expected to contribute Bt1bn revenue. (Thun Hoon, 18/08/15)Comment: Should the renewable industry be as big as people hope, AKR should at one point receive some of the spillover.

ANAN
ANAN says sales of Ananda Urban Pulse reached Bt3bn. It expects 3Q15 sales to be higher than Bt4.4bn backed by demand for condos near BTS. (Khao Hoon, 18/08/15)Comment: I do think their marketing costs will be higher than analysts expect for the coming quarter.

AQUA
AQUA reported 2Q15 earnings of Bt67mn (+60%). It expects stable growth in 2015 revenue. It plans to invest in warehouse and power plant. (ASTV, 18/08/15)